"Courage, dear heart..." - C.S. Lewis, The Voyage of the Dawn Treader Like many fantasy fans and aspiring writers, I was greatly influenced by C.S. Lewis's The Chronicles of Narnia as a young reader. My copies of each book are well-worn, having been read cover to cover multiple times over my adolescence. The stories are … Continue reading Courage
Lost
2023 has been off to a rocky start, despite my best intentions. I aimed to have positive beginnings in both 2021 and 2022 as well, to no avail. But this one has been somewhat different in tone. I have felt more hesitant, more afraid - but also more eager for change. Over the course of … Continue reading Lost
The Nice GameStop Lady
I am a forgetful person in general. Not good with names or faces. But I do remember actions - and kindnesses. Especially when they come from strangers. My best friend and I, wannabe Pokemon masters to this day, bought Pokemon HeartGold and SoulSilver at their time of release. A wise decision, considering how much the … Continue reading The Nice GameStop Lady
Vacation, All I Never Wanted
Allow me to preface this post by saying that I am fully aware the following story has a "first world problems" vibe, but sometimes, I just want to complain. Thus, I'm going to. This post will also contain descriptions of some rather gross medical conditions, but no pictures, so here is a trigger warning for … Continue reading Vacation, All I Never Wanted
The Ache
This is not where I thought I would be. I am a fortunate person, in general. I fully recognize that. But, at thirty, I am not happy with where I am in my life. It is within my power to change my circumstances, but it is so very hard. When it feels like I have … Continue reading The Ache
Rainbow
On a recent flight, I looked out the window and saw that we were flying past a gorgeous rainbow. Unfortunately, my phone was off and in my bag, and by the time I dug it out and turned it on, this photo was all I could capture. A little fragment was left. A mere slice … Continue reading Rainbow
Thirty
the age of thirty, means not the end of youth, but instead, a new start (here's to getting back on track in my thirtieth year)
Worth 1000 Words #14: The Top of the Stairs
At the tail end of a dismal 2020, I vowed to make 2021 better. For my personal life, professional life, and mental health. I can now safely say that not only was 2021 exponentially worse, but 2022 isn't off to that great of a start either. The downward spiral has continued. I am sure that … Continue reading Worth 1000 Words #14: The Top of the Stairs
Killer Swing
I was involved with sports for a significant portion of my adolescence. Basketball, soccer, track, and softball. I excelled in two of those (track and soccer) until a career ending knee surgery at age 15, and now I stick to the treadmill. On the bright side, I got out of it before I had time … Continue reading Killer Swing
Tides
I have made it known in the past that I don't like the beach. Specifically, I don't like sand, hot weather, or the blaring sun. I don't swim in the ocean (or go in it past my knees) and I don't even really swim in pools. I am a temperate, sensible ~70 degree type girl. … Continue reading Tides
Frostwritten 